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Overview |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 1,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | kendall.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $18,793 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $18,793 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,085 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $30,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $7,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $261 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | - | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Kendall College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Kendall College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 1,027 students)
DePaul vs. Kendall College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Kendall College?
- DePaul University is 124.5% more expensive to attend than Kendall College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at DePaul than Kendall College ($42,189.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kendall College than DePaul ($30,324 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kendall College are 45% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,085 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Kendall College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 225.7% larger than aid received Kendall College ($26,004 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Kendall College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kendall College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
DePaul vs. Kendall College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Kendall College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Kendall College and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Kendall College (66% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Kendall College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,700)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Kendall College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,334)
- DePaul graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kendall College graduates. ($241 vs. $261)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/